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Definition of clime

clime

/klaɪm/
clime
Plural:climes
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clime Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A geographical region considered with reference to its prevailing weather and temperature; a climate.

Example

"Many migratory birds fly south in the autumn to seek out warmer climes for the winter."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in literary, poetic, or humorous contexts (often in the plural, as in 'warmer climes'), and should not be confused with its homophone 'climb'.

• Rhymes for clime

• Nearby Words

climbdown
climber
climbing
clime
clinch
clincher
cling

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the late 16th century as a shortened poetic variant of 'climate', from Late Latin 'clima' and Ancient Greek 'klima' (meaning 'inclination' or 'slope of the earth from equator to pole').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clime
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